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Description

CES BLUE is a cloud-hosted back-office platform designed for retail energy companies that need integrated transaction processing, customer data management, billing, accounts receivable, and analytics. Its EDI management capabilities automate customer enrollment, usage processing, billing transactions, and other electronic exchanges with utilities and market participants. Built-in error detection and work queues help operations teams identify transaction problems and manage corrections more efficiently. The billing engine provides menu-driven configuration so retailers can support different energy products, customer arrangements, and complex billing requirements. It also integrates with wholesale market databases and ISO settlement reporting systems to connect billing activity with broader energy market operations. Reporting, business intelligence dashboards, and advanced data analytics give users visibility into operational and financial performance. CES BLUE uses a web-hosted architecture with APIs and database integrations that allow the platform to connect with existing upstream and downstream applications. An AI chatbot trained on system documentation provides users with on-demand assistance and can support platform self-training. CES BLUE is intended for retail energy providers seeking a scalable SaaS environment for consolidating back-office processes while improving automation, flexibility, and operational efficiency.

Description

GridX utilizes smart meter interval data to facilitate intricate rate and billing structures, such as time-of-use and real-time pricing models. With its adaptable architecture, the platform allows for the seamless integration of new elements while phasing out obsolete ones, thus enabling the pursuit of fresh business prospects and adherence to regulatory standards. The GridX Enterprise Rate Platform streamlines the implementation process and significantly accelerates the launch of new rates, products, and services. By enhancing the meter-to-cash cycle with top-notch rate, billing, and cost analytics, GridX revolutionizes customer interactions. Our enterprise solution provides customer service representatives and key account managers with immediate access to rate, cost, and savings analyses, ensuring they can accurately inform customers about their potential expenses when opting for clean energy alternatives. Furthermore, we empower utilities to deliver personalized, valuable, and actionable insights regarding energy consumption and cost savings in real time, across various communication platforms, thereby enriching the overall customer experience. This innovative approach not only aids utilities in improving their service offerings but also fosters a deeper connection with their customers by prioritizing their energy efficiency goals.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Salesforce No 

Integrations

Salesforce Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Customized Energy Solutions

Founded

1998

Country

United States

Website

www.ces-ltd.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

GridX

Country

United States

Website

www.gridx.com

Product Features

EDI

AS2 Applications No 
AS2 Specification Compliance No 
Archiving & Retention No 
Certificate Management No 
Configuration Data Searching No 
Data Format Translator No 
Flexible Licensing No 
Full Logging No 
Labeling No 

Utility Billing

ACH Payment Processing No 
Account Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Cable No 
Collections Management No 
Customer Management No 
Electricity No 
Meter Management No 
Metered Billing No 
Move In / Move Out No 
Natural Gas No 
Non-Metered Billing No 
Online Payment Processing No 
Penalty / Cut-Off Processing No 
Rate Management No 
Service Call Management No 
Trash No 
Water No 
Work Order Management No 

Product Features

Utility Billing

ACH Payment Processing No 
Account Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Cable No 
Collections Management No 
Customer Management No 
Electricity No 
Meter Management No 
Metered Billing No 
Move In / Move Out No 
Natural Gas No 
Non-Metered Billing No 
Online Payment Processing No 
Penalty / Cut-Off Processing No 
Rate Management No 
Service Call Management No 
Trash No 
Water No 
Work Order Management No 

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